Physical Therapy Aide, Part Time

$47,507 - $69,930/Yr

Kaiser Permanente - Baltimore, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Physical Therapy Aide position is a part-time role responsible for supporting the Physical Therapy Department by maintaining an orderly environment, preparing treatment areas, assisting patients, and performing various administrative tasks. The aide plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care while also managing supplies and equipment in the department.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients who come to the Physical Therapy Department.
• Determines the nature of the patients' visit and explains relevant procedures.
• Informs Physical Therapist that the patient has arrived for their scheduled appointment.
• Maintains the department in an orderly fashion.
• Prepares and cleans treatment areas and equipment before and after treatment.
• Stocks treatment areas with appropriate supplies.
• Replaces linen bags when filled.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and reports any unsafe equipment to the supervisor.
• Orders and maintains supplies for the reception and clinical areas.
• Assists patients by answering questions or referring them to appropriate medical facility staff for assistance.
• Escorts patients from the waiting room into the treatment area and assists in preparation for treatments.
• Assists in preparation of treatment procedures and obtains necessary equipment.
• Prepares hydro collator and ice packs, and prepares set-ups for other physical therapy procedures.
• Under direction from the provider staff, applies modalities when appropriate.
• At the end of treatment, removes hydro collator/ice packs, shuts off equipment, and escorts patients out of treatment.
• Cleans whirlpools, hydro-collators, and paraffin baths, and disposes of bio-hazardous waste bags.
• Assists with receptionist duties including receiving telephone calls, taking messages, and confirming appointments.
• Assists providers with referral management and patient education.
• Manages the inventory of linen for the clinic and provides one-on-one patient supervision during the exercise portion of the treatment plan.
• Informs provider staff of any patient requiring immediate attention and assists with data collection and quality assurance indicators.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a clinical setting involving patient care or education in a related field is required.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous reception experience preferred, ideally in a clinical setting.